Singapore: Sheikh Ghuson Hilal Al Alawi, Chairman of the State Audit Institution (SAI), recently met with Goh Soon Poh, Singapore’s Auditor-General, and Chin Wee Liam, CPIB Head of Operations.
This meeting took place during the SAI Chairman's visit to Singapore.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss and strengthen the bilateral relations between the two countries. Additionally, they explored opportunities for collaboration in training and sharing experiences to benefit both parties.
The SAI delegation was provided with presentations on the legislative and regulatory aspects of audit work, as well as the planning mechanisms and methods used in government units and companies. The presentations also highlighted modern techniques employed in audit work and ways to leverage successful experiences in various sectors.
Furthermore, the meeting delved into the legislative and regulatory measures aimed at combating and preventing corruption. They also reviewed Singapore's national anti-corruption strategies and the mechanisms in place to implement and monitor their objectives.
Lastly, the meeting addressed the procedures for handling complaints and reports related to cases of misuse of public funds.
At the conclusion of the meeting, Goh Soon Poh, the Auditor-General, expressed her gratitude to Sheikh Ghuson for his commitment to enhancing collaboration between the two nations.
She highlighted that this demonstrates the Institution's eagerness to adopt global best practices in financial and administrative auditing, as well as promoting integrity.
Sheikh Ghuson Hilal Al Alawi emphasized the Sultanate of Oman's dedication, through the State Audit Institution, to strengthening cooperation with the international community in all professional and training endeavors. He also emphasized the importance of exchanging experiences in various areas to advance audit work and foster cooperation with counterparts at regional and international levels, particularly in matters related to financial and administrative auditing, as well as integrity promotion.
